The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06503·Announced 2005-10-14

Polaris Recalls 2005-2006 Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Tank Filler Neck Hazard

Polaris is recalling approximately 16,640 snowmobiles because the fuel tank filler neck can crack, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard due to fuel leakage, which is a risk-of-harm product issue. The source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, which limits the severity to High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 16,640 model year 2005 and select model year 2006 snowmobiles. The recall involves specific 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback, 600HO Fusion, 600HO RMK, 600HO Switchback, FS Classic, FS Touring, FST Classic, FST Touring, and FST Switchback models. These vehicles were sold nationwide by Polaris dealers from August 2004 through September 2005 for between $7,899 and $11,599.

The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the filler neck to separate from the fuel tank. This separation may allow fuel or fuel vapors to escape from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly. Consumers should contact their Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule an appointment for the installation of a fuel neck reinforcement kit. For more information, call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 or visit www.polarisindustries.com.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobiles
Hazard
Affected units
16,640

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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